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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.60, 33,364.20 and 12,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.60, 33,364.20 and 12,393.20 is: 18,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.60 : 33,364.20 = 12,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.60/33,364.20 = 12,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.60x = 33,364.20 × 12,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.60x = 413,489,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,489,203.44/22,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.76

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